Strategic Environmental Assessment - DRAFT Environmental Report

This document contains a Strategic Environmental Assessment, which is a draft environmental report from September 2021, including a Habitats Regulations Appraisal, for the Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan 2022. The Cairngorms National Park Authority is the responsible authority. The Environmental Report assesses the potential environmental effects of the next National Park Partnership Plan (NPPP) for the Cairngorms National Park and identifies measures to meet the legislative aims for National Parks, such as conserving natural heritage, promoting sustainable resource use, promoting understanding and enjoyment of the area, and fostering sustainable economic development. The NPPP addresses issues like climate change impacts, land management practices, and housing needs. Monitoring will occur annually and if unexpected effects occur, actions will be taken to remedy them as appropriate to the effect and its cause.